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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA

Forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify Robert LaFaire, whose remains were found in a tree line in February 2023.

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What should Buda’s giant wiener dog be named? — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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What should Buda’s giant wiener dog be named?

The public can vote online through Nov. 8, when a name will be selected.

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Westbound lanes of I-30 closed near Northwest Drive after car crashes into Mesquite firetruck — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Westbound lanes of I-30 closed near Northwest Drive after car crashes into Mesquite firetruck

All westbound lanes of Interstate 30 are closed after a crash involving a Mesquite fire truck, police said. The highway will likely remain closed well into rush hour

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Twin brothers among those who joined a grassroots movement to boost young voter turnout in Tarrant County — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Twin brothers among those who joined a grassroots movement to boost young voter turnout in Tarrant County

“Yeah, we are getting out here knocking on doors, got people knocking on doors. We are putting literature on doors,” Sherequan Evans said.

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Man accused of sexually assaulting minor on Six Flags Fiesta Texas ride, court documents allege — WFAA (Dallas-Fort Worth)
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Man accused of sexually assaulting minor on Six Flags Fiesta Texas ride, court documents allege

Liam McCormick, 23 at the time, is accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him on an amusement park ride.

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Emergency responders at the scene of a car crash near Dallas DART station, highlighting community safety concerns
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Potentially fatal gunshot incident leads to car accident near DART station, authorities say

On a quiet morning near the bustling DART station in Dallas, the community was shaken by a harrowing incident that could have claimed multiple lives. Witnesses recall seeing a car suddenly swerve uncontrollably, crashing into another vehicle before plummeting onto the nearby train tracks. The...

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Dallas community members gather to watch election results for Texas State Board of Education race, highlighting the community's engagement and hope for fair process
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Texas Dems celebrate flipping State Board of Education, brace for potential recount

On a quiet evening in Dallas, a small group of passionate parents and educators gathered at a local community center, their faces illuminated by the glow of their phones and the flickering hope that change is within reach. The air was thick with anticipation, as the latest election results revealed...

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Toyota headquarters in Plano, Texas
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New CEO to lead Toyota Motor North America

As the sun rose over the city of Plano, Texas, the air buzzed with excitement and anticipation. Inside the sleek corporate offices of Toyota Motor North America, employees were gathered for a significant announcement that would shape the future of the company. The news of a new CEO sent ripples of...

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Families in Texas gather around a dinner table discussing financial relief
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Will Texans get $1,500? What must happen for Gina Hinojosa’s payment plan to become reality

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the Texas landscape, families gathered around dinner tables, sharing hopes and dreams for the future. Among them was Maria Sanchez, a single mother of two, who had just finished her shift at a local diner. With the rising cost of living,...

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A somber scene in Humble, Texas, where an unidentified man was found in 1987.
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He was found wearing a belt with the initials 'RB' in Humble in 1987. Who was he?

On a chilly winter morning in 1987, a group of construction workers stumbled upon a grim discovery near Rankin Road in Humble, Texas. As they cleared the area for a new project, they noticed a lifeless body lying in the brush. The man was dressed in cowboy boots and a belt adorned with the initials...

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North Texas courthouse with people gathered outside for the sheriff's trial
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Trial to be rescheduled for North Texas Sheriff reindicted on retaliation, tampering with evidence charges

As the sun dipped below the horizon in North Texas, a palpable tension hung in the air outside the courthouse in downtown Dallas. A crowd of onlookers gathered, some clutching signs in support of Sheriff Aaron M. Smith, while others voiced their discontent. It was a scene emblematic of the...

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South Asian Texans unite against anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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‘Hate was on the ballot’: South Asian Texans push back against anti-immigrant rhetoric

As the sun set over the vibrant streets of Dallas, a palpable energy filled the air. Families gathered at a local community center, where laughter mingled with the smell of spicy samosas and chai. But this was no ordinary gathering; it was a celebration of unity and resilience. South Asian Texans,...

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